It was in the press release for a rather nice limited edition of Echoes that Nintendo gave the briefest of nods to the Corrin amiibo, slated as 'upcoming'; a number of you spotted that and typically posted happy comments. Of course, it's odd that the final DLC figures from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS have taken so long, especially as the poor old Wii U has practically been put out to pasture.

As for Corrin, it'll be interesting to see how that one's introduced; perhaps it'll tie-in with Fire Emblem Warriors later in the year, or it could be a late surprise for the arrival of Echoes in May - we think the former is more likely.

That leaves Bayonetta and Cloud, by our reckoning, so what's the deal there? Nintendo has never cancelled these, so they're still in limbo. One relatively credible rumour that did the rounds from multiple sources last year was that a Super Smash Bros. 4 definitive or director's edition, rather in the same vein as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, could be coming to the Nintendo Switch. One of the later rumours around that prospective port suggested the remaining amiibo could accompany that release.

Nintendo, of course, hasn't announced such a game, so right now those hoping for a Smash Bros. extravaganza in the launch Switch year are left depending on hope. Of course, Nintendo is likely to have surprises in store for 2017, for potential Direct broadcasts and E3, so the optimists among you still have something to hang onto.

We have asked Nintendo for comment on the Cloud and Bayonetta amiibo, and will update this article should we hear back.

Nintendo is still persisting with amiibo, yet it's been slow to wrap up the promised Smash Bros. range - perhaps good things will come to those who wait.

A Smash 4 port would be a smart move. Although I would hope they add a bit more content to justify the purchase for Wii U owners of the game. I'd be all in even if they just added 5 or 6 new characters and included all dlc for free with the port.

@-DGI think Nintendo should only make all new games, no ports with extras like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.Theyre going to charge to use wifi with their games, its not right.Everyone is rebuying almost identical games and will pay even more on top of that for online sevices.

They'll be here in time for the Christmas port of Smash Bros. Wii U on Switch. They don't care that some people have been waiting over a year for these. Another example of how they've treated Wii U owners with disdain. We've got to wait and we've got to pay again.

I barely played Bayonetta 2 after I started with the first title and burned out on the button mashing gameplay. I'll never play it on the Wii U now since the Switch is out, so here's hoping it gets released sometime.

I still think this points to Smash Bros deluxe for Switch. It has been long rumoured. Just because they didn't mention it at the conference I don't think that means it's not coming. One more internet user nay have banged their fingers on their keyboard wailing something about 'too many ports'.

@Issi Slightly less that 1/3 of all Wii U owners own Super Smash Bros for Wii U.

As for Mario Kart 8, Nintendo's hoping to ship 16 million Switch units by March 2018. That's 9 million new customers, minimum (6 million Wii U owners who don't wonk MK8 + 3 million more), and that's if everone who bought a Wii U buys a Switch. Plenty of people who skipped the Wii U are buying a Switch.

Yeah, I know that's hard to believe, but this site is the vocal minority; only 54,000 people big, give or take. That's about 1/259 the size of the Wii U's userbase, and well under 1/1000 of the 3DS's. Heck, it's probably 1/27 max the Switch's current estimated user base, and not close to everyone on here is either active or has a Switch (or both).

Not to mention most people on here own a Wii U because, well, it's Nintendo Life.

@ThePoochyKidI undersand that, but the prices in Canada are just insane.I'm sure many Wii U owners feel let down by Nintendo, why should these port games encourage them to buy a Switch? I think Nintendo is trying to empty its loyal customers wallets so they can get some extra cash for more ads for the Switch or something. It doesnt feel right to me.As of now I am very unconvinced to get a Switch, and I have bought tons of Nintendo products.

My assumption is that Bayonetta and Cloud must be tied to some other event coming up, or else they would have been rushed out of the door. Corrin gets tie-ins to SoV and FEW. Bayonetta 3 and FFVII:R coming to Switch?

@Issi see I disagree. There is games like Smash and Mario Kart 8 that are already amazing. Adding in new content, and including all previous DLC is the best option for past users and new users alike.

Remember Wii U didn't sell well - there are a lot of people who may have wanted these games and never bought a Wii U for them. And adding new content and porting it is much faster than making new games which takes multiple years! We don't want another Wii U drought on games.

As for online - of course they are charging.. it was only a matter of time. Running a full online system costs a lot of money - they need to ensure they can maintain it. What's left to be seen is, if the price is worth the online modes. If its ever close to offering Xbone/PS4 online set - that's a yes.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE im a Wii U owner and I don't feel like I've been treated poorly in any way. How do you know that sales of the last character DLC weren't so low, Nintendo has held off releasing them for the port?

As a fact - I currently own all the DLC for both Smash Wii U/3DS but never bought the last round which included Bayonetta and Corrin.

I also find it a bit laughable you call these a "Scam" yet your saying it's treating the Wii U user base with disdain. So is it a good thing, or bad thing, these havent come out?

Surely if you have any interest in double dipping and buying Kart Deluxe or Smash Deluxe you will be selling the Wii U versions to help with the cost? I have already done this to maximise the return before the Switch re-releases.

I have all the Smash amiibo even though I hardly played the game... but will get the rest whenever they turn up. The amount spent on these helped me to finally decide it is the only full amiibo 'collection' I will get...

Yes I have the Wii U but Nintendo don't owe me/wii u owners anything... we got many games in its lifespan. If only I could move my Kart save file over to Switch...

If Nintendo is indeed holding on to the unreleased amiibo until Smash get ported to the Switch, then it's fair to assume a lot of the older Smash amiibo will probably get re-released too. At the moment some of the first wave figures fetching stupid money.

@Issi If we have to wait for an all new Mario Kart or Smash we'll be waiting another few years. The Switch needs games quickly and surefire sellers like Kart and Smash are a simple way to give the console a varied library in a timely manner. They can always develop Smash 5 and Kart 9 later on in the Switch's life. And if you don't want to rebuy or pay to play the games online, you've already got them on Wii U. Everyone wins.

i still think nintendo is waiting on smah bros version for switch or new one that has both wii u and 3ds, i hope e3 gets those amiibos dated, still hyped about fe warriors, can't decide to get both or swith version, would not mend b3, and ff7 remake on switch this year or next would like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to use shulk amiibo for a small befit or get a few more new ones.

@OzHuski I agree with u. While I still feel sour from the Wii U even though it had amazing games but if I'm honest I never really love my Wii U like I do my Switch. I just hate to death that freaking oversized controller. Anyway, my point is I'm ok with Nintendo re-releasing some of the best Wii U games since those games deserve better sales they are really great games in a mediocre console.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE clearly we would have to buy the game - as you would any other company that releases a "port" for their console. Its not cheap to do this and need to recoup that cash somehow. At least we get more value with additional content thrown in. Its a lot more than other companies offer (but that's speculation on my part when it comes to Smash as we don't know yet).

As for Amiibo - that is your opinion. I love the high quality and collectible nature - and the fact I get small in game DLC with them is a huge perk to me. Nothing in them is game breaking or "needed", its for those of us who love them and want more value from a collectible.

Nintendo haven't treated anyone bad here. They announced the Amiibo would come but never when - and when they do come they will still work for Wii U - its not like its going to be region blocked. Again they possibly could have held off due to low sales of the DLC for the port.

@Issi To some extent I agree with this, but the Wii U userbase was very low, and honestly I don't think an entirely new Smash would be possible for another 3 years at least. So my example of a Smash port is kind of an exception. This way Nintendo can have a Smash title out the door and to potential buyers a lot faster.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE You really need to learn what the word scam means. You keep using it for Amiibos. In your opinion, they are overpriced, I get that, and that's the word you are looking for. Nintendo is not scamming. They aren't duping you into buying them. They aren't pretending they're something they're not to fool you into buying them. They aren't even required for anything at all, they're collectible extras. Amiibos are not a scam.

I think what Nintendo is planning on doing is releasing Super Smash Bros for Switch (Get the joke?) like the article said but I think they are going to do some stuff to it like, -Release the remaining Smash Bros amiibo-Make a new party mode since the Wii U's was somewhat a flop and honestly just not that fun (Like what they are doing with MK8's new battle mode)-Add Ice Climbers and make a Smash Bros Ice Climbers amiibo. (Why I think they might most likely add Ice Climbers is because they are 1. A fan favorite, 2. Were meant to be in Smash 4, 3. Their amiibo would match up with the rumor that States Nintendo listed for 4 new Smash Bros amiibo)-(Possibly) Add New Stages/Old StagesThis would also match up with the slip from Reggie that stated that Smash Bros would come to Switch. And if this theory holds up we could probably see an announcement for this rerelease at E3 this or next year